Summer Kodama
Biography
Summer Kodama is a Japanese-American bassist, producer, animator and aspiring composer for musical theatre. She currently performs nightly on the Las Vegas Strip.
She is currently prioritizing her debut EP under her solo project, “Empty Melon,” whose mission is to create a multi-sensory and poly creative “performance universe” through audio production, visual art and theatre.
Some performance credits include Disneyland, Post Modern Jukebox, Il Divo and Ada Lea
Demo Reel: https://youtu.be/AVU7_zbB0Y4?si=x_41wt306Ap4SybP
Recent accolades include:
2024 Mutual Mentorships for Musicians
2022 Semi-Finalist for New Jazz Legacy Award | New Music USA
2021 Semi-Finalist for FocusYear Band | JazzCampus Basel
2023, 2022 Performing Artist for Montreal Jazz Festival
2021 Featured Artist for OFF Jazz Festival in Montreal
2021 Artist in Residence at Bethany Arts
2020 Winner for Downbeat Student Music Award for Outstanding Composition
Professional Experience
- Regional
- Concerts/Cabaret
- Tours
Regions
- Denver/West
- Canada
Interested in touring?
- Yes
Hireable as
- Pit Musician (Other)
- Sound Designer/Composer
My Instruments
- Bass - electric
- Bass - upright
Software
- Finale
- Logic
Affiliations
- BMI
Pronouns
- She/Her